Tag Archives: Historic Places

From the Bookshelf: The Hermits of Big Sur, by Paula Huston

Posted on May 13, 2022 by hermitsdoor

Here in the States (USA), we like to observe milestones: 50, 100, 150, 200 year on. The recorded history of European settlement is a relatively short period compared to the development of cultures in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, … Continue reading →

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From the Bookshelf: Resurrection Hope, by Kelly Brown Douglas

Posted on May 6, 2022 by hermitsdoor

I am in awe of cathedrals. May that be on an architectural level, entering a building that has existed for hundreds if not a thousand years. May that be on an artistic level, to stroll through the chapels and nave … Continue reading →

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Merry-Go-Round

Posted on October 29, 2019 by hermitsdoor

As I have mentioned in this series of posts, one of my objectives for this trip to visit my parents was to be my mother’s transportation for the days that I was at home.   She had decided to stop … Continue reading →

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Brown Sign: Raqchi, Peru (and our hotel in Cusco)

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hermitsdoor

Ancient water sources: aqueducts and fountains Repurposed Inca fountain: our hotel shower

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Brown Sign: Pisaq, Peru

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hermitsdoor

“Flying Steps”, escalators between terrace levels

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Brown Sign: Moray, Peru

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hermitsdoor

Agricultural experimentation center for the Incas

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Brown Sign: Machu Picchu, Peru

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hermitsdoor

Not the only Ince site toured

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Brown Sign: Ollantaytambo, Peru

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hermitsdoor

Civilization built on the foundations past

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Brown Sign: Raqchi, Peru, Inca Ruins

Posted on October 29, 2018 by hermitsdoor

Temple, houses, storage rooms, aqueducts, terraces

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Brown Sign: Road from Puno to Cusco, Peru

Posted on October 27, 2018 by hermitsdoor

The Inca Road, made by hand

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